SWIFT/BIC code CMBRFR2BFIR
CMBRFR2BFIR belongs to Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBRFR2BFIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBRFR2B |
| Branch code | FIR |
| Bank | Credit Mutuel Arkea |
| Branch | Financial Institution Relations |
| City | Brest |
| Country | France |
How the Credit Mutuel Arkea SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMBR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FIR Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CMBRFR2BFIR?
The code CMBRFR2BFIR belongs to Financial Institution Relations, a unit of Credit Mutuel Arkea in Brest, France. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CMBRFR2BFIR mean?
CMBR is the institution code of Credit Mutuel Arkea, FR stands for France, 2B is the code for the city or region and FIR identifies the department Financial Institution Relations.
What happens if I enter CMBRFR2BFIR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CMBRFR2BFIR against the details from Credit Mutuel Arkea before sending.
Can I use CMBRFR2B instead of CMBRFR2BFIR?
CMBRFR2B is the head office of Credit Mutuel Arkea, while CMBRFR2BFIR points to Financial Institution Relations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMBRFR2BFIR if the recipient asks for it.
Does Credit Mutuel Arkea have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Mutuel Arkea in France. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Credit Mutuel Arkea in France?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.